Garant Grana Padano cheese

Garant Grana Padano is a hard Italian cheese aged for at least 12 months. Grana Padano is a product with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), meaning it must be produced in specific regions of Northern Italy according to traditional methods. While the cheese itself is authentic Italian, the 'Garant' brand is a private label owned by the Swedish food retail group Axfood. This product is sourced from certified Italian producers to meet Swedish quality standards and is distributed through Axfood's retail chains like Willys and Hemköp.

The brand Garant was created by Axfood to provide high-quality private label alternatives. Because Grana Padano is a regulated name, the ultimate manufacture is performed by authorized dairies in Italy, while Axfood manages the branding and distribution within the Swedish market.